The WFWP "Turning Point Assembly" is soon to happen in Las Vegas

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1 The WFWP "Turning Point Assembly" is soon to happen in Las Vegas Michael Balcomb October 20, 2012 Dear District Pastors and Community Leaders, We are now entering the final stretch toward the Women's Federation "Turning Point Assembly" beginning Thursday, October 25th in Las Vegas. A special feature of this important international conference is True Mother's address on Saturday, October 27. New conference flyers and an updated conference schedule are attached to this memo. Please forward them to members in your communities. Please also announce the conference during tomorrow's Sunday Service and encourage members to attend if they can (must be 16 years and older). Additional information is available at info@wfwp.us. Thank you, Rev. Rendel for Dr. Balcomb

2 Women s Federation For World Peace 20 th Anniversary Assembly Thursday, October 25 7:15 pm Opening Session I 20 th Anniversary National Assembly The Turning Point Assembly Schedule M Resort Spa Casino, Las Vegas October 25 27, 2012 Arrivals All Day WFWP International Dr. Lan Young Moon, President Why Are We Here? Mrs. Angelika Selle, President WFWP USA Vice President WFWP International 9:00 pm Networking and Free Time Friday, October 26 Plenary Session 8:45 am Getting Started: Breathing, Meditation, Stretching 9:00 am Opening 9:20 am Introducing the Global Women s Peace Network Mrs. Angelika Selle Remarks: Professor Yeon Ah Choi, Vice President, WFWP International 10:00 am Panel Discussion: Peace at the Turning Point Panel 1 Heidi Iseda Peace: What Does Abstinence Have to Do With It? Nia Lyte Taking a New Look at Beauty & the Hollywood Culture Linda Lucero Transcending Religions: Historical and Contemporary Doctrines Cynthia Turner Preventing Human Trafficking: It Starts With You Q & A 11:15 am Break

3 11:30 am Panel Discussion and Q & A (continued) Panel 2 Lesa Ellanson From Hick Town to City Center: Let Us Preserve Our Union Janice Kearney Media Making a Difference for Peace Tina Ramirez Religious Freedom & Peacebuilding: Why Women Matter Lynn Walsh The Family as an Agent of Peace 12:45 pm Lunch (Not Provided Local M Resort Spa Casino Restaurants) 1:30-6:30 pm Art and Healing Networking Expo: Woman, Heal Thyself 1:30 pm Breakout Sessions: Become a Turning Point: Inheriting Tools for Leadership of Peace. Empowerment, Education, Turning Point Skills Choose from minute hands-on sessions, each led by an expert in the field 5:30 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Gather for the Bridge of Peace Ceremony 7:30 pm Bridge of Peace Ceremony: Closure to the Past and New Beginnings 9:30 pm Closing Saturday, October 27 Plenary Session 8:45 am Meditation (15 Minutes, Optional) 9:30 am Assemble for Keynote Speaker 10:00 am Pre-Program and Video 10:30 am Welcoming Remarks, Proclamations Congratulatory Remarks Mrs. Gayle Anderson, Chief of Diplomatic Relations and Protocol, Nevada Governor s Office Representative Sheila Jones, Georgia House of Representatives Celebratory Song Introduction of Keynote Speaker Mrs. Angelika Selle, President WFWP USA Keynote Address: Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon Co-Founder of Women s Federation for World Peace International Women As Turning Points for Peace WFWP USA 20th Anniversary and The Abel Women UN Assembly

4 12 :15 pm Lunch Flowers, Cake Cutting, Photo Call to Action Denneze Nelson 1:30-6:30 pm Art and Healing Networking Expo: Woman, Heal Thyself 1:30 pm Breakout Sessions Day Two: Become a Turning Point: Inheriting Tools for Leadership of Peace. Empowerment, Education, Turning Point Skills Choose from minute hands-on sessions, each led by an expert in the field 2:00-4:00 pm International Officers Meeting Benefit Gala and Dinner: Honor and Celebrate (Black Tie Optional) 6:30 pm Doors Open 7:00 pm Opening Remarks Welcome Mrs. Angelika Selle, President WFWP USA Reflections of Participants Honoring the Pioneers of WFWP USA Award Plaques Recognition of Co-sponsors and Other Organizations Dinner Her Story Awards Recognizing Ordinary Women Who Have Done Extraordinary Work Entertainment Comedian, Performers, Ethnic Dances 10:30 Closing and Group Photo With WFWP USA Pioneers Sunday, October 28 Devotional Service (optional) Excursions in the Las Vegas Area (pre-arranged)

5 Women s Federation for World Peace 20th Anniversary Assembly Friday, October 26, 2012 Peace at the Turning Point: Introducing the Global Women s Peace Network Panel Discussion 9am-Noon Cross the Bridge of Peace: Become the turning point this world needs! s WFWP s signature Bridge of Peace Ceremony s Historical enemies create partnerships for peace! s Tears of pain become tears of joy! s Walk across the Bridge of peace, embrace a new sister and be a turning point to change the world! Doors open 6:30pm -- Program 7-9:30pm Crossing the Bridge of Tears... Bearing the Gift of Love... To a Destination of Peace. Janice Kearney The Media Lynn Walsh The Family Heidi Iseda Purity and Abstinence Nya Lyte Entertainment Industry Linda Lucero, Interreligious Harmony Cynthia Turner Human Trafficking Become a Turning Point: Tools for Leadership of Peace Sample Afternoon Breakout Sessions: s Reconciliation and Peace Making s Healing Yourself by Discovering the Artist Within s Empowering Teens with Healthy Choices s Personal and Planetary Healing for Prosperity and Peace s God Did Not Invent Disease s Business & Spirituality s Addressing Human Trafficking Lesa Ellanson Health, Sports & Environment Tina Ramirez Human Rights & Religious Freedom Register at Day entrance fee is $ Las Vegas Blvd. South Henderson, NV

6 Women s Federation for World Peace 20th Anniversary Assembly Saturday, October 27, 2012 Turning Point Assembly Keynote Speaker Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon Founder of WFWP International 10:00am doors open at 9:30am The M Resort Spa Casino, Las Vegas Become a Turning Point: Tools for Leadership of Peace Sample Afternoon Breakout Sessions: s Japanese Tea Ceremony s Men and Peace s Artemis Unbound s Art as Therapy s Stress Busters for Moms s Healing Through Technology History is calling for reconciliation, compassion, love, service and sacrifice. Today s problems cannot be solved by the logic of power. Our present problems can only be solved by the logic of love. - Dr. Hak Jan Han Moon Benefit Gala 7:00-10:00pm Black Tie Optional age 16 and older Herstory Awards Celebrate an ordinary woman who has accomplished extraordinary things Proceeds Benefit West Las Vegas Art Center Global Women s Peace Network Music and Entertainment Enjoy soloists, bands, comedians and dancing Gourmet Dinner Prepared by the renowned chefs of the M Resort Las Vegas Blvd. South Henderson, NV Register at Day fee: $125 Gala Only: $100